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AU16 JHZ

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,127 mi
Last recorded134,127 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 JHZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 134,127 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2026 134,127 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 126,022 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 126,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 117,638 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 108,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SUSPENSION ARM FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 99,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 90,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2020 82,604 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,478 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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AU16 JHZ is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 55,295 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU16 JHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU16 JHZ registered?

AU16 JHZ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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